HAIRY PUFFER (Tetraodon baileyi)

A generally aggressive and intolerant species that really should be kept alone. Its beak-like mouth can easily bite chunks from other fish, or in extreme cases rip them to pieces. It’s also very aggressive towards conspecifics and should never be kept in groups. This extremely rare Puffer is unique in appearance for freshwater species with its ability to lay completely flat against any surface waiting to ambush its prey, and also sports a unique look with spikes that give it it's name, the Hairy puffer.